Risk & Compliance Project Lead – Uplift & Change

University of Wollongong; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

35-hour work week

Purchased leave options

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Wollongong is seeking a Project Coordinator - Enterprise Risk & Compliance Uplift to support the Risk, Compliance and Assurance program across the university. You will coordinate enterprise risk and compliance uplift initiatives, manage milestones and deliverables, and assist in capability development through training and change activities.

This full-time, 15-month fixed-term role is based at Wollongong Campus.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience coordinating projects/programmes in a complex environment.
• Experience supporting change management, capability development, stakeholder engagement, training or communication.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of enterprise risk and compliance uplift initiatives, ensuring milestones, deliverables and implementation activities are effectively managed.
• Support capability development through training programs, workshops, communication campaigns and organisational change initiatives.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and consultation activities across faculties, divisions and controlled entities to support successful program outcomes.
• Prepare project reporting, governance documentation, presentations and implementation updates to support effective oversight and decision making.

Skills

Project coordination

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Governance reporting

Education

Degree in project management/related

Job description

Make an impact at the University of Wollongong (UOW) — a purpose-driven institution ranked in the top 1% of universities globally.

About the Role

The Compliance Officer will play a key role in supporting the delivery of UOW's Risk and Compliance Management Uplift Program. Working across the University, you will help coordinate strategic initiatives that strengthen risk management capability, compliance maturity, organisationalresilience and risk culture. This is an exciting opportunity for a project professional who enjoys driving change, engaging stakeholders and contributing to meaningful organisational improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate the delivery of enterprise risk and compliance uplift initiatives, ensuring milestones, deliverables and implementation activities are effectively managed.

• Support capability development through training programs, workshops, communication campaigns and organisational change initiatives.

• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and consultation activities across faculties, divisions and controlled entities to support successful program outcomes.

• Prepare project reporting, governance documentation, presentations and implementation updates to support effective oversight and decision making.

About the Team

The position sits within the Integrity, Legal and Governance Division in the Vice-President Operations Portfolio and forms part of the Risk, Compliance and Assurance team. The team works collaboratively across the University to strengthen governance, risk management, compliance and assurance practices. The team is currently delivering strategic initiatives that enhance organisational resilience and support informed decision-making across UOW.

What You'll Bring

• A degree in project management, business, risk management, governance, compliance, organisational development or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, programs or organisational improvement initiatives in a complex environment.

• Experience supporting change management, capability development, stakeholder engagement, training or communication programs.

• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple workstreams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations and governance documentation.

Why Join UOW

• Competitive salary package including 17% superannuation

• 35-hour full-time work week supporting greater balance and flexibility

• Generous leave entitlements including additional concession days over the Christmas-New Year period

• Purchased leave options to provide greater flexibility throughout the year

• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities

Role Details

• Fixed term | Full-time appointment (15 months)

• Level 5: $85,682 - $96,898 + 17% superannuation

• Location: Wollongong Campus

• Valid Australian work rights required. Visa sponsorship is not available

• This position is not suitable for remote working arrangements.

• Must hold and maintain a valid, current Australian Drivers Licence

• Position Description

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of the advertisement. You'll be requested to submit a resume and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.

For further information about this position, please contact Senior Manager, Compliance Joel McLean [e-mail]

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Criminal History Check.

Closing Date: Wednesday 25 October 2026, 11:55pm

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Wollongong is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is valued, respected and celebrated. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, removes barriers to participation, and provides equitable opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with caring or family responsibilities.

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University's employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.